Woman, 77, Loses $12,000 in Scam Involving Bitcoin Crypto
"These criminals are psychological manipulators who are very good at what they do," said Chesterton police Sgt. Dave Virijevich.
Miami Emerging as U.S. Crypto Capital; Gen Z Embraces Used Cars
Top crypto talent is gathering in Miami and may soon develop critical mass. The reasons: Low taxes, low operating costs, and a welcoming business environment.
Can Crypto Technology Boost Clean Energy?
Crypto technology can help us build the green energy systems we need to slow global warming.
Company Develops Sustainable Bitcoin Mining Method; New Home Sales Fall
Microgrids might be a build-to-suit answer to growing concern about the source of energy used in Bitcoin mining.
More Companies Accepting Bitcoin as Payment; Foreclosure Protections Expand
The number of companies and organizations accepting Bitcoin as payment continues to grow despite the cryptocurrency's wild price swings.
U.K. Bitcoin Regulation False Alarm; Economy on Pace for 6.7% Growth
Many news reports said Monday that the FCA had banned Binance Holdings, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange when, in fact, the regulator had simply reminded the company about dealing in derivatives. S&P Global expects the economy to grow at 6.7% this year and 3.7% in 2022, up from the initial estimate of 6.5% and 3.1%.
CluCoin Charity Cryptocurrency Launched by Twitch Streamer DNP3 Explained
Newsweek speaks to DNP3, the founder of new cryptocurrency CluCoin which claims its "dividends will go to charities all over the world."
Bitcoin Will Lead the World Into a Greener Future
The dollar's already rising inflation rates will ostensibly render the argument for bitcoin increasingly obvious and intuitive to people across the globe, causing them to look more critically at government-issued currency.
China's Digital Yuan Poses Threat to Global Dominance of U.S. Dollar
As China prepares to fully roll out its national digital currency next year, experts say the dollar's position as the top global currency may slide.
Big Investors 'Buying the Dip' in Bitcoin; Market High on Cannabis Firms
"On-chain signals indicate that strong hands are aggressively buying the Bitcoin dip," Alexandra Clark, a trader at London-based GlobalBlock, said in a research note. And marijuana-related stocks are getting a close look from investors as more states legalize the drug or decriminalize possession of small amounts for personal use.
China's Digital Yuan Launch in 2022 Could 'Upend Rules Of Global Commerce'
China is expected to fully launch the first major national digital currency when it hosts the Olympics next year. Part of a major blockchain initiative by Beijing, the digital yuan will likely have "far-reaching ramifications," experts say.
El Salvador Promotes Bitcoin; Portland Battles Back After Protests
The President of El Salvador has a deal for the nation's citizens: sign up for an e-wallet and receive free Bitcoin valued at $30.
Elon Musk Agrees To Have 'The Talk' About Bitcoin With Jack Dorsey
While Dorsey is known for backing Bitcoin, the crypto has fallen out of favor with Musk recently.
Outlook for Bitcoin Bright Despite Stumbles; Wind Power Passes Hydro in US
"Despite the near-term volatility and recent headlines from China, we think ultimately the changes leave Bitcoin in a healthier and more resilient place," Greg Cipolaro, head of research at New York Digital Investment Group, said in a report.
Elon Musk in Crypto Radio Silence As Bitcoin Swoons; Housing Market Red Hot
It's unclear exactly what Tesla paid for Bitcoin when it invested $1.5 billion in the crypto last February, but it's almost certainly higher than the current price. On Tuesday, Bitcoin fell below $30,000 for the first time since late January.
Dogecoin Co-Creator Invests in It for 1st Time in 8 Years
After the cryptocurrency market took a drastic plunge, co-creator of Dogecoin Billy Markus reportedly invested in crypto for the first time in eight years. Experts believe the plunge in market prices can be attributed to China's crackdown on cryptocurrency bans.
Bitcoin's Price Lowest Since January; U.S. Top Destination for Global Money
China's continued crackdown on Bitcoin mining sent the value of the world's leading cryptocurrency below $30,000 for the first time since late January. The U.S. remaining the top destination for overseas money in 2021 and 2022, the United Nations said in a report.
Bitcoin Dips Below $30K for First Time Since Start of Year
According to CoinDesk, the price of Bitcoin was trading at around $29,811 earlier on Tuesday but reached $30,536 as of publication time. Bitcoin hit a 24-hour low price of $28,814, according to CoinDesk.
Bitcoin Slips as Dollar Rises; COVID-19 Hit Poor Hardest
Bitcoin fell about 7% Monday, dipping below $33,000 for the first time since June 8. Employment for workers earning less than $27,000 a year fell 23.6% in the first four months of 2020, while employment for workers earning $27,000 to $60,000 fell just 4.5%.
Producers Finance Film Selling NFTs; Paper Maps Popular Despite GPS
The producers of the film The Underground Sistine Chapel hope to cover all expenses and perhaps get seed money for their next project by selling NFTs based on their feature film. Put your GPS away: Rand McNally Large Scale Road Atlas was on the Publishers Weekly bestseller list for 45 weeks.
World Bank Denies El Salvador Bitcoin Request; Fed Keeps Rates Low
"While the government did approach us for assistance on Bitcoin, this is not something the World Bank can support given the environmental and transparency shortcomings," a World Bank spokesperson told Newsweek.
Crypto Wallets Hardware: Where to Start in Storing Bitcoin Offline
A hardware wallet for your various cryptocurrencies is a solid way to add more security to your digital assets. Here are 5 options to get started.
Central Banks Creating Cryptos; Retail Slumps, Bars and Restaurants Boom
Nearly 90% of the world's central banks are developing digital currencies, apparently pressured by the rise of Bitcoin and other crypto currencies. Retail sales dipped in May, but spending at bars and restaurants surged as COVID-19 vaccination rates rose.
Hedge Funds Turning to Bitcoin; Consumers Keeping Cars Longer
Intertrust, a publicly traded international trust and corporate management firm based in the Netherlands, surveyed 100 hedge fund managers worldwide and found that some firms plan to allocate as much as 10% or more of their portfolios to cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin Price Rises As Top Investor Backs It, MicroStrategy Makes $488m Bet
The cryptocurrency was endorsed by billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones. Bitcoin has increased in price following a month of decline in May.
Selling Invisible Art Is Fraud
Auction houses should not allow people to sell something that does not exist.
SafeMoon Price Update as Crypto Fans Await Wallet Beta Test Sign Up Form
SafeMoon's development team is gathering volunteers for early community testing of the SafeMoon wallet. The token's price is up on the day, but it has taken a hit over the past month.
Bitcoin Rises on Elon Musk's Tweets; Housing Rural Surge Pre-Dates COVID-19
A survey conducted by Voyager Digital, a Jersey City, New Jersey-based provider of crypto brokerage services, found that 81% were more confident of the future of cryptocurrencies and 87% planned to increase their holdings.
Shiba Inu Crypto Price Update Amid Calls for Robinhood to List It
The cryptocurrency token, like many others, is up today after seeing its price fall over the past seven days
Elon Musk Says Tesla to Accept Bitcoin Transactions Again
The price of bitcoin rose about 5 percent to nearly $37,360 about half an hour after Musk's remarks.